"Student Funding Administrator"

Student Funding Administrator

Location: University Offices, Wellington Square, OX1 2JD

Salary: £32,108 - £37,338 per annum

Contract: Full Time (36.5 hours), Permanent

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires”, the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

The Student Fees and Funding team is a friendly and supportive team with around 35 staff who manage central fee processes and a wide range of financial support and funding opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants and students. This includes scholarships, bursaries and loan programmes, international schemes and central financial assistance, working closely with a range of stakeholders across the collegiate University to support students to pursue their studies.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

This role is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the delivery of access to education at Oxford, part of the group responsible for administering undergraduate financial support and on-course awards to help students to succeed in their studies.

The Student Funding Administrator will be responsible for the administration of the Crankstart Scholarship Programme, supporting over 1,500 undergraduate Scholars with bursaries, and liaising with other teams regarding volunteering and internship opportunities. They will act as the administrative lead for targeted funding, including support for care-experienced and estranged students. The postholder will also assist with the administration of Oxford’s bursary package and other financial assistance schemes.

The role also plays an important part in providing clear, accurate and empathetic guidance to prospective and current students, as well as to colleges and University staff.

About You

Possessing excellent administrative and organisational capabilities, you should also be an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrable commitment to working as part of a team. Strong IT skills and a good standard of numeracy are essential, as is the ability to empathise with students requiring assistance. You will have a genuine interest in student funding issues in UK higher education.

Sponsorship and Right To Work

This role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visa & Immigration points-based system. We are therefore unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 13 April. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 28 April, and will be held face-to-face.

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 5
Salary (£): £32,108 - £37,338 per annum (Grade 5)